Grand Canyon Geology / Edition 2

by Stanley S. Beus, Michael Morales

Overview

This second edition of the leading book on Grand Canyon geology contains the most recent discoveries and interpretations of the origin and history of the canyon. It includes two entirely new chapters: one on debris flow in the Canyon and one on the impact of water flow releases from the Glen Canyon Dam. All chapters have been updated where necessary and all photographs have been replaced or re-screened for better resolution. Written by acknowledged experts in stratigraphy, paleontology, structural geology, geomorphology, volcanism and seismology, this book offers a wealth of information for geologists and general readers interested in acquiring an understanding of the geological history of this great natural wonder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195122992
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/21/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	9.15(w) x 5.97(h) x 0.96(d)

About the Author

Stanley S. Beus is Regent Professor of Geology, Northern Arizona University. Michael Morales is Curator of Geology, Museum of Northern Arizona.

Table of Contents

Foreword
1. Introducing the Grand Canyon
2. Paleoproterozoic Rocks of the Granite Gorges
3. Grand Canyon Supergroup: Unkar Group
4. Grand Canyon Supergroup: Nankoweap Formation, Chuar Group, and Sixtymile Formation
5. Geologic Structure of the Grand Canyon Supergroup
6. Tonto Group
7. Temple Butte Formation
8. Redwall Limestone and Surprise Canyon Formation
9. Supai Group and Hermit Formation
10. Coconino Sandstone
11. Toroweap Formation
12. Kaibab Formation
13. Mesozoic and Cenozoic Strata of the Colorado Plateau Near the Grand Canyon
14. Post-Precambrian Tectonism in the Grand Canyon Region
15. History of the Grand Canyon and of the Colorado River in Arizona
16. Hydraulics and Geomorphology of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon
17. Late Cenozoic Lava Dams in the Western grand Canyon
18. Earthquakes and Seismicity of the Grand Canyon Region
19. Holocene Terraces, Sand Dunes, and Debris Fans along the
20. Debris Flows and the Colorado River
21. Side Canyons of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon
Bibliography
Index